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Halichoeres

Halichoeres binotopsis

(Bleeker, 1849)

Saowisata Wrasse

Reef Suitability Not Known

Fish-Only Suitability Not Known

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Singapore to West New Guinea and Indonesia.

Size: 3 inches (9 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal reef flats with algae and sparse coral growths and usually found at depths between 6 – 25 feet (2– 8 m) where it feeds on crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Labridae

    Genus: Halichoeres

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Aquarium suitability unknown.

 Halichoeres binotopsis (Saowisata  Wrasse)
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